The Diplomatic Corps Institute was originally formed in
1994 in association with Corps Diplomatique - Diplomatic Corps, as a
non-profit body to offer certified courses to serving diplomats
worldwide.

Studies are conducted in various modules, via open and
distance learning and culminate with a final examination which is taken at one
of the following city locations:

London, Berlin, New York.

Certificate Courses

Each course certificate takes approximately 18 weeks at an
average learning pace and consists of 1-4 modules per course.

To qualify for course acceptance, applicants must meet
the following criterea:

• 25 years or
older.

• Be a
serving diplomat with at least 2 years experience.

• Sufficient
ability in English language to undertake postgraduate level studies (including
reading academic texts, discussing complex concepts with other course
participants, and submitting written essay assignments of up to 2500 words in
length)

• Obtain
written permission and support to begin the course from their Ministry of
Foreign Affairs. The student must also obtain written authorization to attend a
final exam in one of the above cities. NO EXCEPTIONS.

• Unrestricted
access to the Internet using Firefox or Internet Explorer web browsers (please
contact us for more details if you are in doubt about your level of access).

Fees

The
fee for a certificate course is 950 Euros
per student per course. Applicants must pay
full fees upon official acceptance into the
course. The fee includes:

full tuition;

course orientation pack where applicable
(optional readings);

access to all course materials online,
via online classroom;

personal interaction via the online
classroom with course lecturers, staff
and other participants;

online technical support;

certificate issued by the Diplomatic
Corps Institute on successful
completion of course requirements
(interaction and participation, all
assignments) plus pass grade in
the final exam.

Partial Scholarships

A
limited number of partial scholarships are
available for diplomats from developing
countries.

To
apply for a scholarship please
email your CV to and a motivation letter
with your application.

The
motivation letter should include:

details of your relevant professional
and educational background;

why you feel
you
should have the opportunity to
participate in this course: how will
your participation benefit you, your and
your country?